IN Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenMagikarp evolves into one of the most powerful water Pokemon in the entire game, Gyarados. However, getting Magikarp to evolve into Gyarados can be a bit of a chore, as leveling is a chore with this Pokemon.
For players interested in turning their Magikarp into a Gyarados quickly, there are several methods that make the process easier. This guide contains the exact location where players can find Magikarp and the best ways to help it evolve into Gyarados. Here are the details.
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How to get Magikarp in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
The two fastest ways to get Magikarp in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen:
- Magikarp vendor: The NPC in Pokemon Center Route 4 sells Magikarp for ¥500. This Pokémon Center is located right next to the entrance to Mt. Moon.
- Old Rod: You can get Old Rod in Vermillion City by talking to the Fisherman in the house right next to the Pokémon Center. Use the Old Rod on any body of water in the game and you'll instantly find a Magikarp.
If you catch a Magikarp with a Good Rod (found in Fuchsia City), you can find a level 15 Magikarp that can Tackle, making leveling easier.
Magikarp sold by a Magikarp vendor has standard chance of 1/8192 that it will be shiny. If you're interested, you can use the soft reset shiny hunting method (save before getting Magikarp and reload if you can't get shiny).
How to Evolve Magikarp into Gyarados in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20 inches Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. If you bought a Magikarp from a Magikarp vendor or caught it with an Old Rod, it will be level 5. Since Magikarp won't learn any combat moves until level 15, this means you'll have to find a way to level it up using alternative means. There are three ways to do this:
- Switching training: Fight battles with Magikarp and instantly switch to another Pokémon. If you win, Magikarp gets half the experience.
- Daily care: Leave Magikarp with the Day Care NPC on Route 5 for automatic experience gain.
- Exp. Share: Catch 50 different types of Pokémon and talk to Professor Oak's assistant at the lookout station on Route 15 to get an experience share. Enter Exp. Share with Magikarp to hold and he will get half experience from each battle while in a party.
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September 7, 2004
- ESRB
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E
- Publishers
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Nintendo
